Walter Parkes

In this conversation, Ed Finn and renowned film producer, screenwriter, and media executive Walter Parkes (whose credits include WarGames, Sneakers, Men in Black, and Minority Report) explore the relationship between imagination and storytelling, particularly in the realms of film and virtual reality (VR). Walter shares insights from his career in Hollywood, discussing how imagination serves as a catalyst for creativity and problem-solving within the constraints of conventional storytelling. Ed and Walter also chat about the the evolution of narrative techniques in virtual reality, emphasizing the importance of emotional engagement exploring how audiences co-create stories in VR environments.  

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Imagination: everyone knows you need it to change the world, but nobody really knows how it works. In this podcast from Arizona State University, we chat with artists, writers, scientists and engineers to explore how imagination is viewed, valued, and practiced in their work.